Brokerage Clerks pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,020 or more. The middle half of brokerage clerks in Louisville earn between $52,030 and $58,540.
- $49K10th
- $52K25th
- $57KMedian
- $59K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,740 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Median | $57,200 | $4,767 | $27.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,030 | $4,336 | $25.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,540 | $4,878 | $28.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Brokerage Clerks pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Brokerage clerks in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($60,710) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($72,850). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $65,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $59,740 | $57,200 | $49,120 | $91,020 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $60,710 | $57,690 | $51,060 | $93,380 | n/a |
| United States | $72,850 | $65,750 | $50,260 | $102,010 | 35,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Brokerage Clerks salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $59,740, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $46,894 a year, or $3,908 a month and $1,804 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $48,419 | $4,035 |
| Working in KY | $46,894 | $3,908 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for brokerage clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $59,740 buys what about $64,185 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Brokerage Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$68,470
- Indianapolis, IN$56,710
- Dayton, OH$62,320
- Nashville, TN$67,920
- Knoxville, TN$66,180
- Fort Wayne, IN$55,910
Highest-paying cities for brokerage clerks
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,890).
- San Francisco, CA$94,890
- San Jose, CA$93,660
- New York, NY$87,500
- Bridgeport, CT$86,720
- Seattle, WA$82,540
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Brokerage Clerks salary in Louisville: questions
How much do brokerage clerks make an hour in Louisville?
$28.72 an hour on average, and $27.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level brokerage clerks salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the brokerage clerks take-home pay in Louisville?
About $46,894 a year ($3,908 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,740. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do brokerage clerks earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,850).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4011; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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